Articles by Kris Shannon
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Sport
Black Caps' struggling veterans boosted by two young stars
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 11:42amThe Black Caps’ current World Test Championship tilt seems set to fall short but Tim Southee has taken solace in identifying...
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Sport
Hamish Kerr leaps to history with thrilling high jump gold
Sunday, 11 August 2024, 9:30amBy Kris Shannon in Paris Arms outstretched, gliding across the grass inside Stade de France, Hamish Kerr reached midfield...
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Olympic Games
Alicia Hoskin joins exclusive Kiwi club with double-gold
Saturday, 10 August 2024, 8:08amBy Kris Shannon in Paris According to one of the few Kiwi athletes who knows the feeling, it will take time for Alicia Hoskin...
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Olympic Games
Over before it began: Sevens suffer heartbreaking defeat
Friday, 26 July 2024, 11:11amIn the span of 14 minutes, the All Blacks Sevens saw their Olympic dream shattered before the Games even began. In the span...
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Sport
Black Ferns skipper calls for Aupiki to merge with Australia
Monday, 15 April 2024, 1:59pmRuahei Demant celebrated a maiden Super Rugby Aupiki title by issuing a plea for more funding and advocating for a merger...
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Sport
White Ferns missing two stars to start England series
Monday, 18 March 2024, 11:12amThe White Ferns will be without two of their best players when they begin the road to the T20 World Cup. But coach Ben Sawyer...
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Sport
'Was all over the show': The key change behind Finn Allen's resurgence
Friday, 19 January 2024, 1:25pmIt might have been belied by the havoc he wrought but Finn Allen’s astonishing innings was all about control. The Black...
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Sport
New Zealand v Bangladesh: Black Caps need answers to save T20 series
Friday, 29 December 2023, 11:25amIt’s not the losing that worries Jimmy Neesham and the Black Caps — it’s how they’re losing. And after a couple of results...
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Sport
Unstoppable India advance despite Mitchell century
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 7:09amIndia recorded a perfect 10 to advance to the Cricket World Cup final. They needed to be almost flawless to outlast a dogged...
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Sport
Black Caps bound for World Cup semis after big win
Friday, 10 November 2023, 7:11amThe Black Caps have battled through injuries and a four-game losing streak to essentially book a spot in the semifinals of...
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Sport
Williamson forced off after half-century in Black Caps win
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 9:07amKane Williamson is back in the runs at the Cricket World Cup — now the unbeaten Black Caps will hope he’s not heading back...
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Sport
Dream start: Black Caps smash England in World Cup opener
Friday, 6 October 2023, 7:13amAfter missing out on the last ODI World Cup by the barest of margins, the Black Caps have begun the next with an absolute...
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Sport
Black Caps start strong but England dominate day one of second test
Friday, 24 February 2023, 6:31pmEngland 315-3 First day - stumps For the first 30 minutes of the second test, this series felt different. The resurgent Black...
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Sport
Williamson shines in new role as Black Caps seize slim lead
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 2:13pmKane Williamson’s first innings since relinquishing the test captaincy bore a striking - and unsurprising - resemblance to...
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News
'Bloody brilliant': Wellington breaks Ranfurly Shield drought
Sunday, 18 September 2022, 9:23amWellington 19Hawke's Bay 12 Wellington will hold the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2009, ending Hawke's Bay's...
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Sport
'This one's for her': Tearful Sophie Pascoe wins gold for late grandmother
Saturday, 30 July 2022, 12:58pmBy Kris Shannon in Birmingham If this turns out to be the last sight of Dame Sophie Pascoe at a major event, she left the...
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Sport
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Luuka Jones misses medals in K1 slalom final
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 8:22pmLuuka Jones has just fallen short of adding another Olympic medal to her collection after a disappointing run in the final...
